Neptune Theatre (Seattle)
The theatre's exterior in June 2007, during the Seattle International Film Festival
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| Former names | U-Neptune Theatre |
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| Address | 1303 Northeast 45th Street |
| Location | University District, Seattle, Washington |
| Coordinates | 47°39′40″N 122°18′51″W / 47.66116°N 122.31404°WCoordinates: 47°39′40″N 122°18′51″W / 47.66116°N 122.31404°W |
| Operator | Seattle Theatre Group |
| Capacity | 800 |
| Construction | |
| Opened | November 16, 1921 |
| Renovated | 2011 |
| Architect | Henderson Ryan |
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| Official name | Neptune Building |
| Designated | March 11, 2014 |
The Neptune Theatre, formerly known as U-Neptune Theatre, is a performing arts venue in the University District neighborhood of Seattle, in the U.S. state of Washington. Opened in 1921, the 800-seat venue hosts a variety of events, including dance and music performances, film screenings, and arts education. Prior to a renovation in 2011, the theater was primarily home to classic films.
The Neptune Theatre is operated by the non-profit Seattle Theatre Group, which also operates the Paramount Theatre and Moore Theatre. It is one of several venues that host the annual Seattle International Film Festival. The theater and building were designated a Seattle landmark in 2014.
The Neptune Building, which houses the Neptune Theatre and several small businesses, is described as a "vaguely Renaissance Revival style", three-story building with a brick facade. Its north facade, facing NE 45th Street, has a prominent marquee with the word "Neptune" in neon lighting; the final letter "e" in the marquee is stylized as a trident that appears to pierce the other letters. It was designed by Henderson Ryan, a Kentucky-born architect who also worked on the Moore Theatre and Ballard Carnegie Library.
The interior of the Neptune Theatre features a nautical theme, with a central concession stand shaped like a boat, marble finishes, and statues of Neptune.
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